Social Action

Twitter Blast: No Divestment without Clean-up: Hold SPDC Accountable for Environmental and Social liabilities in the Niger Delta
2024-05-23 14:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Paris) | Virtual
This is to invite you to a social media campaign taking place on twitter which is tailored towards calling out Shell and SPDC on their divestment processes and to demand for accountability for the Niger Delta people.
This divestment must be subjected to the rigorous pre-conditions set forth by Nigerian law, reflecting a commitment to the environmental and resource justice that the Niger Delta peoples have long fought for.
We insist that Shell must be held accountable for decades of environmental degradation and human rights violations. A transparent resolution process must be established, ensuring Shell’s full accountability before any transfer of ownership.
Hence, we appeal to you to press down your thumbs and tag all relevant bodies.

Resource Accountability : Radio Programme
2024-05-23 09:00 - 2024-08-02 10:00 UTC
No clean-up, No Divestment, Protect the Niger Delta and its environment
Intensive radio programme to galvanise support from the citizens to demand the halting of the divestment process until the historic destruction and remediation of the environment of the Niger Delta is addressed.
Presented by Social Action the programme is aired in

Rhythm 94.7 FM Yenagoa; Every other Tuesday at 3pm
Nig Info 95.1 Abuja, Every other Fridays at 5pm
Nig Info 92.3 FM Port Harcourt, Every Wednesday at 4pm

Niger Delta Multi-Stakeholders Development and Accountability Summit 2024
2024-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
THE MULTI-STAKEHOLDERS SUMMIT
Given the significant developmental challenges facing the Niger Delta, including infrastructural deficits, widespread poverty, and a declining quality of life, Social Action and its partners propose the convening of a Multi-Stakeholder Summit. Themed “Building the Niger Delta Hope: Collaborating for Inclusive Development and Public Accountability,” the summit aims to dissect the region’s developmental hurdles, identify financial intervention gaps, and bolster the accountability of development projects. Recent initiatives by the NDDC’s new leadership have highlighted a commitment to broadening the region’s developmental agenda by engaging private sector allies, aiming to bridge the sustainability gap through coordinated, impactful development efforts.
In alignment with this renewed focus, Social Action and its collaborators advocate for the summit as a platform for collective reflection and in-depth analysis of prior development initiatives. The goal is to carve out a robust, innovative path forward that is rooted in transparency, accountability, and exemplary governance. The summit is poised to unite a diverse array of stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, along with community representatives, to explore avenues for bolstering the NDDC’s operational efficacy, ensuring service delivery that is inclusive, accountable, and impactful.
Summit Objectives
The summit is guided by three core objectives:
Enhancing Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue: To facilitate a broad-based conversation aimed at reimagining the NDDC’s role and unlocking new avenues for transformative regional development.

Cultivating Collaboration: To strengthen partnerships among diverse stakeholders, thereby propelling forward the Niger Delta’s developmental agenda.
Embedding Accountability: To integrate principles of accountability into public projects, addressing the profound developmental needs of the Niger Delta and fostering inclusive, sustainable growth.
Accountability in Divestment Process: The Summit will promote discussion on enthroning accountability in IOCs Divestment and the need to address historical environmental challenges that plague the region.
PARTNERS AND PARTICIPANTS TO THE SUMMIT
Social Action Nigeria, supported by the MacArthur Foundation, collaborates with the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and other key stakeholders to host the Niger Delta Multi-Stakeholder Development and Accountability Summit. This collaborative effort aims to bring a diverse range of perspectives and expertise to the table, ensuring a comprehensive approach to addressing the region’s challenges.
The summit will gather a wide array of participants, including representatives from the donor community and development agencies, policy analysts, experts from the private sector, professionals from due process institutions, members of professional organizations, legislators from the region, academics, community leaders, and representatives from women’s and youth organizations, as well as civil society groups. This diverse participation is expected to foster a rich dialogue and contribute to the formulation of actionable strategies for development and accountability in the Niger Delta.
Event Details
Proposed Date: March 7, 2024
Venue: Osborn La Palm Royal Resort, Off Abacha Road, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

THE NIGERIA RESOURCE JUSTICE CONFERENCE 2023
2023-12-18 08:00 - 17:00 (Atlantic/Azores) | rockview hotel classic, Abuja, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
THEME: Beyond COP 28: Localizing Climate Solutions for Nigeria’s Resilience
Rockview Hotel Classic, Abuja, FCT | Monday, 18th December, 2023
In the wake of COP 28 in Dubai, the Nigeria Resource Justice Conference 2023 will be held in Abuja to examine international climate agendas further and to shape actionable strategies specific to Nigeria. At COP 27 in 2022, developing countries advocated for improved funding to support victims of climate change, especially in the global south. Since then, progress in climate financing has been slow. With COP 28 ongoing, there is an anticipation of new global resolutions. The Nigeria Resource Justice Conference 2023 will focus on incorporating COP 28’s outcomes, particularly in climate adaptation, finance, and technology, into Nigeria’s unique environmental and socio-economic context.

THE NIGERIA SOCIAL ACTION CAMP 2023
2023-12-11 12:00 - 2023-12-15 17:00 UTC
THEME: SOLIDARITY FOR POPULAR PARTICIPATION AND RESTORATIVE DEMOCRATIC ACTION IN NIGERIA
Since 1999, Nigeria’s civic journey has taken a distressing turn, characterized by diminishing democratic freedoms. A clique of self-serving godfathers who act with total impunity overshadow Nigeria’s political terrain. Their suspect democratic credentials, propped up by doubtful election results and a bending judiciary, steadily erode the nation’s democratic foundations.
On the other hand, a growing civic awakening on the part of the youths awaits support to transform into a formidable popular movement. An oppressive and corrupt government cannot continue unchallenged forever! The Social Action Camp 2023 brings to the fore the urgency of revitalizing youth and civil society engagements, pushing them to interrogate the post-2023 political landscape and rally the populace against looming authoritarianism.
CURRENT STATE OF THE NATION:
Nigeria is caught in a whirlwind of challenges that transcend electoral concerns. While the 2023 elections spotlighted profound ethno-religious cleavages, casting aspersions on institutions like INEC and the judiciary, there’s more to the story. The nation confronts a surge in violence, crime, and displacement, exacerbating the existing socio-political divides. The deteriorating economic landscape further strains the populace, leading to increased hardship and disillusionment with a ruling class that appears more aloof with each passing day. Against this backdrop, the demand for an all-encompassing, unified movement for societal reform becomes louder.
Youth-led movements did emerge during the 2023 election period, yet they faced challenges in terms of ideological coherence, longevity, and purpose, making them susceptible to absorption by entrenched political structures.
THE NIGERIA SOCIAL ACTION CAMP 2023:
Over the years, the Nigeria Social Action Camp has positioned itself as a nexus for deliberations and actions confronting Nigeria’s socio-political milieu. A converging point for the youth, progressive factions, and agents of social change, the camp is a breeding ground for dialogue, fostering solidarity, and blueprinting transformative strategies. This year’s edition pivots around re-energizing the engagement of youths and civil societies to lead resistance movements on a grand scale.
In solidarity with partners, from youth collectives to human rights advocates, the camp sets the stage for robust debates to reignite youth-driven initiatives. Channelling the spirit and fervour of the pre-1999 pro-democracy movements, the aspiration is to galvanize a movement rooted in accountability, advocating for the fortification of democratic values and warding off the encroachments of autocracy.
HOW TO REGISTER:
There are a few spots available for in-person participation. Click on the Registration button below and complete and submit the online form with accurate details. In-person spaces are not guaranteed due to high demand.
Apply Here

The Voice on NDDC: @ Classic 91.1 FM Port Harcourt
2023-11-15 09:30 - 10:00, 2023-10-04 09:30 - 10:00 UTC
The Voice on the NDDC is a Radio Advocacy Programme
that educates analyses the performance of the NDDC and encourages citizens to get involved in the monitoring of NDDC projects around them for better service delivery

It airs every First and Third Wednesdays in the month

The Voice on the NDDC:@Independent Radio 89.7 FM Abuja
2023-11-08 12:30 - 13:00, 2023-10-12 12:30 - 13:00 UTC
The Voice on the NDDC is a Radio Advocacy Programme
that educates analyses the performance of the NDDC and encourages citizens to get involved in the monitoring of NDDC projects around them for better service delivery.

It airs every second and fourth Wednesdays in the month

One-Day Workshop for Community Leaders/Community Based Organisations
2023-09-18 10:00 - 14:00 UTC
Using Freedom of Information (FIO) to facilitate transparency in public procurement and project implementation

Virtual Town Hall Meeting
2023-09-05 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
You are invited for a virtual townhall meeting with the theme, Demanding LGA Autonomy: Legal Requirements and Advocacy Strategies

Nigeria Social Action Conference 2022.
2022-12-05 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
Theme: Climate Action: Addressing Loss and Damage from Flood and Drought in Nigeria.

Nigeria Social Action Camp 2022
2022-11-08 - 2022-11-11

Twitter Space Discussion
2022-06-24 11:00 - 14:00 UTC
THME: NDDC FORENSIC AUDIT: HOW CAN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION BE WON?
